Dear June, I’m sad that my Democratic friends of more than 25 years have said that they don’t want to communicate any longer because I voted for Trump. They think he’s a racist and therefore I’m under suspicion by association. I don’t believe he’s a racist. Any advice? Would Be Friend === Dear Would Be Friend, I…
Moral Tales for Children From McGuffey’s Readers: What the Leaf Said
September 3, 2022
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This is the 17th installment in our McGuffey Readers series, in which we reproduce some of the best moral tales from these classic 1800s schoolbooks, which sold an estimated 122 million copies by 1960, the largest circulation of any book in the world next to the Bible and Webster’s Dictionary. McGuffey’s Readers played an important…
Create Your Own Village
We are a nation of nomads. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. Moving even more frequently are military families, executives and specialists working for corporations, those seeking employment, and wanderers who enjoy packing up a U-Haul van and heading out to greener pastures. A rough calculation…
How to Be a Well-Behaved Shopper
Shopping for food, clothing, hardware, and other items requires interacting with others. Even if they don’t have great manners, you should. Obey the Right of Way Grocery store aisles aren’t unlike streets in that it’s important to flow with other traffic, either going in the same direction or the opposite way. You may need to…
Word-Dancing With Mother Goose: Nursery Rhymes Are Wonderful for Both Learning and Play
Six years had passed since my children, their spouses, and their children had last gathered for some time at the beach, and things, I quickly discovered, had changed. The kids who had once splashed in the ocean or dug for sand fleas at the tide’s edge were now teens who spent a good part of…
The Importance of Protecting Our Children
If you’ve been a parent for more than five minutes, you know that the desire to protect your child at all costs is one that can’t really be compared to anything you’ve ever experienced. But many parents struggle to discern what is protection and what is “over-protection.” Much of what used to be accepted as…
Tips for Teaching Kids About Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as a love for or a devotion to one’s country. Exhibiting patriotism in the home honors our courageous Founding Fathers and all of the patriots who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Sharing patriotism with your children also lays the foundation for future generations to appreciate what our nation represents. You…
Checkmate: Transform Your Homeschool With Gameschooling
As parents, you already know the power of playing games—they teach patience, reinforce how to take turns, help kids practice winning and losing with grace, and strengthen family bonds. Many homeschoolers have tapped into the power of playing games during school. And, guess what? Gameschooling—using games as a learning tool—is one of the best ways…
With the University-Model, Parents Are Pivotal Partners in Their Children’s Education
As a new school year gets underway, many parents are reevaluating the education options for their children. What is the best learning environment for them? What is best for you as the parent or caregiver? Do you want to spend more time with them as they learn? What values would you like them to embrace?…
Cottage Homeschooling: A Classical, Christian Education
It’s a Monday morning. Children at Excelsior Classical Homeschool Academy in Paradise Valley, Arizona, have gathered for school. Held in a local church, the students of varying ages come wearing uniforms. It’s a gathering time for students, parents, administrators, and teachers: a time to get back on track with their educational goals and the curriculum…
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